"Luke Walton" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a tale of a determined young newsboy in 19th-century Chicago, who faces poverty with honesty and a strong will to help his family. The story opens with Luke selling newspapers and immediately highlights his integrity when a kind stranger trusts him with change, which Luke is determined to return. Despite encountering dishonesty and the harsh realities of street life, Luke remains committed to his values. The narrative introduces his family, including his mother and younger brother, and hints at secrets from his father's past, setting Luke on a mission to uncover injustices against his family.
Luke Walton
By Horatio Alger
Amidst the grit of Chicago's streets, a newsboy's unwavering honesty becomes his greatest weapon as he fights for his family's honor and a chance at a better life.
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About the AuthorHoratio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
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